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Frontal theory

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005812

A meteorological concept developed by the Norwegian School of meteorology in the early 20th century, which explains the formation, structure, and evolution of atmospheric fronts and mid-latitude cyclones. This theory introduced the idea of air masses and their boundaries, revolutionizing weather forecasting. It remains a foundational concept in synoptic meteorology.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005812
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005812",
  "term": "Frontal theory",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A meteorological concept developed by the Norwegian School of meteorology in the early 20th century, which explains the formation, structure, and evolution of atmospheric fronts and mid-latitude cyclones. This theory introduced the idea of air masses and their boundaries, revolutionizing weather forecasting. It remains a foundational concept in synoptic meteorology.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/frontal-theory/"
}

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